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R517 WAK

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

27,911 mi
Last recorded27,911 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 WAK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 27,911 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 27,698 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 27,630 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 27,630 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 27,589 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 27,154 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 26,436 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 24,398 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 21,949 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 18,794 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 18,589 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 May 2011 17,352 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 15,712 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 12,865 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 10,262 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 6,944 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 May 2006 6,596 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800 Fi?

Based on 104,414 MOT tests across 7,693 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
911
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 735
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 545
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 419
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R517 WAK is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 31,147 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800 Fi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R517 WAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 Fi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VFR800 Fi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R517 WAK registered?

R517 WAK is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R517 WAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R517 WAK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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